The rain stopped at 1am, to allow the ferocious winds from the NW to blow the place around! We were riding NW, weren't we, when dawn came! We left the caravan park that was now very much empties of caravans, and noticed with alarm that the Ouse was now at the very lip of the top of its banks - any higher by inches and the caravan park would be under. We rode out of town - no rain - but a very strong, cold wind from the arctic, in our faces for the next 80k!
We planned to get to Darlington, to put us in good stead for the visit to Ferryhill the next day, ythe place of my mother's birth.
It was a gruelling day, and little to say for it. The winds were strong, Julie tucked in behind me which was the best place to be, and I ground it out at about 12-15kph all day in the low gear becasue thats all I was capable of in the conditions. We did 20k segments, but between these it was head down, and it was little fun. The lovely villages along the way though were lovely, especially Thirsk where we sat in the town square huddled behind the Memorial to something, having lunch. We came into Darlington later in the afternoon. There were no camping grounds. We tried several Hotels, and finally found one - The Dalesman - it was more than ordinary, but the food nice, and an appropriate price. We were just glad to be in after a hard day on the road into the hard wind all day long. It was incredibel to see the news at night about all the toewns in Yorkshire that had gone under in the floods. A dam in Sheffield had a crack in the dam w;;, and had to be released slowly, which only flooded other towns.
It was remarkable really that we were able to get out of York unscathed, and get so far when for most of Yorkshire it was serious flooding, with people out of homes, and much damage to housing. Worst in history some reports said. Its all the talk over hear anyway. But it was a rain free day!!
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Hello! So glad you are both ok.
What a day but God kept you safe.
Be assured of our continued prayers for you both. We have tried 2 other times to send a message. Hopefully this will work. We will continue to keep you both in prayer. Have a lovely time and don't take any wrong turns. We will be over in Ireland and Scotland August and in Wicks 20/8 but travel by 4 wheels not 2. God bless. love glenn and carolny
Hi Glenn and Carolyn - how nice to hear from you. You can see I stay on the straight and narrow since I no longer ask you (Glenn) for directions! Pity we will miss you. Travel safe. God bless you! Kelvin
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